aited for Anya to arrive. He had invited her over for the first tim

a deep breath, opened the door, and smiled as he saw Anya st

aid, smiling

couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. His apartment was s

. She walked over to the window, looking out at

" she said.

eling a sense of relief wash

"Yeah. It fee

idn't care about the superficial things, like the state of his

had found someone special in Anya. Someone who saw beyo

y side. he came back every day tired from work but still had pennies. Groceries was also a problem as

ung siblings, and while her parents loved her dearly, they were busy professionals who struggled to spend quality time with her.

arned for independence and autonomy, and longed to earn her own keep. So, s

that Anya didn't need to work, and that she should focus on her studies instead. But Anya was determined.

dream of finding employment. However, her parents still continued to

er work, she would stop by the store to buy groceries and then head to Justin's apa

n home on time, careful not to arouse any suspicion about her daily activities. Her parents still ha

acher's lecture. But her mind kept wandering

daydream, her friend Emily leaned over and wh

ous about what Em

...done it yet?" Emily asked, h

as she glanced around the classroom, hopi

back, trying to sound casual desp

? You guys have been together fo

se of relief wash over her. "We're

pt Anya's explanation. "Okay,

grateful for Emily'

but think about Emily's question. She and Justin had c

yet. But she knew that she loved Justin, and s

's question from earlier. "Have you and Justin...you know...d

t now, as she walked alone, she couldn't help but think about it

being intimate with Justin. They had come close

o Justin about it tonight, see how he felt. Maybe they could take t

citement, and a hint of guilt. She had always been the studious type, the girl who prioritized grades over social life, but tonight felt diffe

sies, far removed from the reality of her everyday life. The characters portrayed a version of intimacy that felt so distant from her own

nya as she quickly closed the laptop, her cheeks flushing as she tried to regain her composure. "Just studying!" she called out, forcing a smile. Once he left, she sat in silence,

irror, examining her reflection. The crop top hugged her figure just right, and the mini skirt swayed playfully with every moveme

is wasn't just a casual visit; she had an intention, a spark of confidence ignited by her recent discoveries. Anya had always admired Justin from afa

opened the door, and his eyes widened in surprise. "Wow, Anya! You look amazing!" he exclaimed, a grin s

playful banter. Anya felt herself relaxing, but she was also acutely aware of the tension in the air. She could sense tha

leaned closer to Justin, playfully nudging him as they battled on screen. With each laugh and shared gla

art racing. "You know, I've been thinking... I really like spending time with you." She watched as his e

hanging in the air. Justin smiled, a genuine warmth in his eye

r, the world around them fading as they shared a tentative, sweet kiss. It was a moment that felt both thrill

h, a mix of joy and disbelief. "Well, that was d

ady to do it yet but she is not